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Autobot032 wrote:
Then we had the mindbending Beast Machines that neither kids nor adults could stand, so they dumbed the property down again for RID and the Unicron Trilogy.

I actually loved Beast Machines and RID. Otherwise I totally agree with your post.

Seibertron wrote:

D-340 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:I'd really like to see a few Decepticons in this series/show. I think they could do them right without it being Autobots versus Decepticons. They could be portrayed as the bumbling jerks or something like that. A bully. An Oscar-the-grouch type of character. Something more geared toward the kids, but with a bad attitude or something. The Decepticon could set the bad example or do something wrong, but everyone learns from the Decepticon's mistake. It'd be a fun way to integrate characters like Soundwave, Starscream, Shockwave and of course Megatron into a series geared toward the kiddies.

Hoping that Optimus and Bumblebee make it into the show since we saw their Robot Heroes toys at Toy Fair 2011.

Or like how the villains are done on the Marvel Super Hero Squad show. It's actually cool they are doing a show for the younger audience, my son will love it. He likes Transformers(like his old man,lol) but some of the darker shows(BW,BM,Prime) he won't watch. So I'm sure with this being more vibrant and bright(like most kid's shows) he really enjoy it.

I'd be game for that, just to see the bad guys get a little attention. Seems like it'd loose kids interest pretty quick if all they did was save kitties out of trees, put out forest fires, and save kids who fell out of a boat.

My 23 month old daughter calls Transformers "Daddy's Mans" or just "Mans". I love it. And she runs around the house yelling "TOP OF THE MOON!" which I think she picked up on from me talking about Dark of the Moon. Or maybe not. That's the only thing we can think of though. And she knows who Orko is from my MOTU collection. That's the only character I've introduced the name to, I'm trying to keep her as innocent as possible which is really difficult considering what a major part of my life Transformers are ... as well as having an entire basement full of these toys.

Good luck on that. My boy is 3 now, and could recognize a Transformer and rattle off their name before he knew his ABC's. I'm so proud.

D-340 wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:
Then we had the mindbending Beast Machines that neither kids nor adults could stand, so they dumbed the property down again for RID and the Unicron Trilogy.

I actually loved Beast Machines and RID. Otherwise I totally agree with your post.

Agree with you. My wife actually likes Beast Machines better than Beast Wars. I tend to like it all because I guess I see each series as something unique and new in the TF mythos, not compared to anything else and not tied to anything else. The toys are about change...and so are the series. They all change and I accept that and enjoy the little subtleties that each series and toy line has to offer in and of themselves.

5150 Cruiser wrote:

Rated X wrote:First, Rescue Rangers. Next Rescue Heroes. Now Rescue Bots. Somebody please rescue us from these kiddie cartoons.

Seriously? Your complaining about a franchise that has a show made for kids, that was designed to be aimed at kids in the first place? What if people had that attitude in the 80's? Or even in the 90's when TF were trying to stay alive?

This is a great way to introduce young kids to our hobby, and all you can do is shun it becuase you because it doesn't apeal to you. Unbelievable.

It seriously amazes me that you and other that are putting his series down can be so damn selfish. This behavior is indefensible and you should be ashamed!

I hate when a good punchline gets wasted because people lack a sense of humor. Let me clarify my opinion.

OK here's the deal:

In the 80's and 90's the bigger Transformers series were more complex meant for older kids not babies. Then in the 2000's we got the Unicron trilogy. It was a little bit more at a childs level then it's predecessors, but not meant for toddlers. Then we get the movie. Definitely not for toddlers. But then sombody decided to take the popularity of the movie and capitalize on the toddlers market and we get these:


1. Transformers Animated

2. Transformers Prime (basically Animated and movie combined)

3. Rescue Bots

Does anyone else see the downward trend in age groups these cartoons are being designed for ??? Or am I the only one not in denial ??? At this rate number 4 on the list is going to be at the level of Gumby or Sesame Street. In the toy lines they made Generations and RTS with us older collectors in mind. So where is our freakin cartoon ???

Would anyone else like to get a series on at least an adolescent level or am I asking the un-doable ???

I don't think Prime is to kiddy. I mean in the first ep we had a character die and the nwe had all the undead. I would like them to continue on that story but it is not to kiddy. I think it is aimed to the older people.

Rated X wrote:In the 80's and 90's the bigger Transformers series were more complex meant for older kids not babies. Then in the 2000's we got the Unicron trilogy. It was a little bit more at a childs level then it's predecessors, but not meant for toddlers. Then we get the movie. Definitely not for toddlers. But then sombody decided to take the popularity of the movie and capitalize on the toddlers market and we get these:


1. Transformers Animated

2. Transformers Prime (basically Animated and movie combined)

3. Rescue Bots

Does anyone else see the downward trend in age groups these cartoons are being designed for ??? Or am I the only one not in denial ??? At this rate number 4 on the list is going to be at the level of Gumby or Sesame Street. In the toy lines they made Generations and RTS with us older collectors in mind. So where is our freakin cartoon ???

Did you watch the first five episodes of Transformers Prime? It was most definitely not for the faint of heart. A Transformers is killed in the first episode, later zombiefied, killed again, the dead are brought back to life, there's some serious ass kicking, and it all ends in a climatic battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron. Plus it's got some great voice acting along the lines of Beast Wars and an incredible music score t boot. You have to watch that show! You don't know what you're missing out on.

I kind of agree that Animated was geared more toward the younger crowd, but the toys were phenomenal and there was so much fan wank tossed into the actual cartoon series that you couldn't help but just sit back and enjoy watching the show. It was a fun series to watch, kind of like a better version of RID.

As for Rescue Bots, it's not taking away from anything that we're getting. If anything, it adds even more to what we're getting already, paves the road for more $$$ cha-ching $$$ in Hasbro's bank accounts, which says to upper management how incredibly awesome of a product Transformers is, they invest more in the brand, and we end up getting even more cooler $#!t than we did before. Not to mention that Rescue Bots would mark the first time ever that TWO (count 'em, not one, but TWO) Transformers cartoons are airing at the same time.

This is incredibly brilliant if you ask me. And as a parent, I can assure you that I'll end up with these in addition to my daughter getting a couple based on the product demonstrations I saw at Toy Fair.

Kudos a hundred fold to Hasbro for doing this.

Rated X wrote:Would anyone else like to get a series on at least an adolescent level or am I asking the un-doable ???

Two notes: first, it's often difficult to convey humor on the internet since it is often based on facial expressions.

Second, how many teenagers do you know buy Transformers toys? Last time I checked, that is surefire grounds for getting your ass beat at school, or at the very least a Mega-wedgie on a daily basis. The toys say "Ages 5 and up" so the shows should aim for that group. These new ones are for ages 3 and up. So it's going to be a younger group, naturally. We have an adolescent level TF thing right now in the Bay movies (whether you like them or not, that's what they are aimed at because they are the ones who go to the movies more than any other age group...it's where the money is). TF: Prime is upper single digits and lower double digits in age group. Hasbro obviously has a business model it is working off of for these things and, as successful as the company is, I'd wager it's a pretty successful model.

Hey remember when I made a joke about a really kiddy cartoon? Guess I was right. Also, we can kiss Prime goodbye now.

Oh, how I wish I had gotten to this thread sooner!

SlyTF1 wrote:YES! I can't wait to see this!

Really? I always took you for being one who liked the cooler, darker, edgier stuff over the kiddie, non-serious, light-hearted stuff.

Bumblevivisector wrote:Well now I wish I'd seen the Go-Go-GoBots cartoons so I could judge how this stacks up. Is all of that viewable on YouTube, subbed Japanese stuff included?

What? The Go-Go-Go-Bots cartoon wasn't Japanese. It was American.

As for YouTube availability, the opening sequence is up for viewing. Though, all four episodes have mysteriously been taken down. However, you can download all four of them here.

Autobot032 wrote:Sounds adorable. I just hope they don't dumb it down. Kids are too dang smart. Prime is definitely not for little kids.

I think it's a great idea.

Well, it'll most likely be for the preschool age range, so there can't really be anything that'll require any "dumbing down" if it's not already at the mindset for that age range.

Mektek Smoketreader wrote:Who are the bad guys gonna be? Or will there be none and the RescueBots will just drive around their little sector like Thomas the Tank Engine and see who needs help taking out the trash and saving kittens from trees every day?

If they import bad guys to end up generating the needs for rescue missions, the education on how to cause harm is there, and as such,then there's no point in stopping kiddies from watching Prime and therefore no point in this advertisement show.

It'll probably be like the Rescue Heroes cartoon was where the protagonists are a special ops rescue force designed to handle natural disasters and emergency responses.

If there are any bad guys, they may wind being portrayed as simply "misguided" indivdiuals who see the error of their ways by the end of each episode.

SlyTF1 wrote:

Noideaforaname wrote:Movies: GIVE ME YOUR FACE
Prime: 'major' character brutally murdered in first five minutes

Yeah, I can see why Hasbro would try a more kid friendly approach.
Actually, I really love this idea of venerating heroes that don't have to kill anyone. Saving the day needn't involve shooting anyone up.

YES IT DOES!

Okay, now you're contradicting yourself, Sly. First you say that you're in support of this kid-friendly, non-violent series, and now you're defending the need for unfriendly violence in all this? Which side of the argument are you on?

Supreme Convoy wrote:I hope it's quality kids programming!

This! While something can be targeted a toddlers, that does not excuse any lack of competence and logic in its story and characters. Something can be for kids and still be good if it has effort and dignity put into it.

Seibertron wrote:An Oscar-the-grouch type of character.

MAJOR. EPIC. WIN!!! I would SO pay to see an Oscar-inspired character!

MINDVVIPE wrote:I hope they make some kids games with the Transformers theme, like hungry hungry robos, and its just the most stupid looking heads of megatron and soundwave versus prime and bumblebee as they attempt to eat all the energon balls

Hungry Hungry Sharkticons.

Autobot032 wrote:I know I'm stating the obvious with this post, but oh well. Here comes Captain Obvious! *swoops in*

We were kids once.

Oh wait, what's this? We were kids when TransFormers first hit the shelves and airwaves? *LE GASP*

A large number of us were between the ages of 3-12 (and the some, in some people's cases) when TransFormers hit the airwaves. It was silly, it was hammy, and it taught kids lessons with PSAs.

We ate it up like candy, and our parents couldn't fork out money fast enough to buy it all up. And buy it up they did, in droves.

No one complained, no one had debates like TRUKK NOT MUNKEY or something equally lame, we all just enjoyed the toys and show and we were content.

Then, shows like Batman The Animated Series came along and showed us and adults that kids shows could appeal to a wide audience, and because of this they went for more adult themes. Not enough to make the show unwatchable for kids, but enough that it was coming close to the line without crossing it.

TransFormers couldn't cut the mustard in a situation like that, G2 proved it. The show and toys failed miserably.

If it wasn't for Jurassic Park appealing to the kid in all of us, we might never have received the TF goodness that is Beast Wars. Here was a TF show that was for the kids, but dark enough for adults to find enjoyable. They even threw in oneliners that went over a kid's head, but adults would wink and nod at. That was the first step in the wrong direction.

Then we had the mindbending Beast Machines that neither kids nor adults could stand, so they dumbed the property down again for RID and the Unicron Trilogy.

Then, after people complained and complained, we got what we wanted, a live action movie that would cater to us. And they delivered. It was violent, it had unnecessary adult humor, and it most certainly wasn't for kids.

It's sequel? Even more violent, and shocking. And for the first time in TF history, an official piece of TFdom...dropped us the F-Bomb. Are you kidding me? Kids can't see that!

The next movie? It's supposed to be even darker, and I quote "when they die, they stay dead this time".

We have Generations.
We have Reveal The Shield.
We have Hunt For The Decepticons.
We have TransFormers Prime.

What do the kids have? A handful of toys that are accessible to them, with a media tie-in that isn't.

How many parents would buy a toy for their children when the kids can't even watch the show it's tied into? I don't know of many. I know my parents wouldn't let me buy something I couldn't be a part of.

So, now, Hasbro is going back to basics and focusing on Children, where this all started. Giving them a show with MORALS, uplifting stories, REAL heroes, and TF characters they can embrace, and even transform.

Those kids will grow up and adapt and learn to love the movie verse toys and the movies, and Prime and all that jazz, but when they're ready. It shouldn't be shoved down their throats like it is now. And it is, because how else can they enjoy TFs if they don't watch what's available now? Most parents won't go to the trouble to dig up G1.

Oh, and the most important part? They shouldn't have to.

There should be a piece of the TransFormers pie for everyone. That most definitely includes children.

Some of you are being so selfish, so ungrateful for what you do have, that you can't see the forest for the trees.

What do you want? Because whether or not you realize it, you've gotten exactly what you asked for.

And you're owed nothing. NOTHING. And you got it all.

Give the kids what they DESERVE, and shut up. Enjoy what they can't (which is almost 100% of the property), and let them have their cake and eat it too.

Just stop!

MINDVVIPE wrote:HAH just saw Optimus Prime on family guy... apparently he's jewish.

Well, on David Letterman, Optimus admitted that his father always wanted in to be a Rabbi.

D-340 wrote:I actually loved Beast Machines and RID. Otherwise I totally agree with your post.

Me too. They form a perfected contrast between each other. I like putting these two together because of how far away on the spectrum these two are from each other. One's uber dark and mature, the other's very light and youthful. The two are like complementary opposites.

Rated X wrote:1. Transformers Animated

2. Transformers Prime (basically Animated and movie combined)

3. Rescue Bots

If you had ever given Animated a fair viewing chance, you would have seen that it is far from being what one would call "kiddie". In spite of its outwardly childish appearance, there lying beneath the surface was a serious (and, at times, very dark) show. Anyone could pull off something that mainly kids could enjoy. The same goes for adult shows. But the plot of Animated was so good that it could be seen as enjoyable for both kids and adults, which is simply fantastic. It wasn't too happy-go-lucky, nor was too to gritty and brooding. There were times where it was light and comedic and times where it wore a serious face. It even kept a realistic feeling to it at times while still retaining a slight sci-fi appeal. It didn't talk down to its audience or hide controversial topics from them, but told the story in a way that made it feel real and believable without straying too far away from the realm of escapist fantasy. It kept things focused and featured strong character development for just about everyone. One-dimensional characters were far and few, being limited mostly to guest characters and some figures of comic reflief. The jokes were funny and well thought out, harking references to past TF series that any long-time fan would catch and smile at. Speaking of which, the references and homages covered nearly EVERY past series. Most of them were to G1 and Beast Wars, though Beast Machines, RiD, the Unicron Trilogy, the first Bay Movie, and even Transtech got homages. Even Kiss Players got referenced! No series had given this many references since Energon/Super Link (as that was the 20th Anniversary series of the franchise). All in all, despite its initial distastful look, Transformers Animated has shown bright enough to become one of the greatest Transformers series of all time.

2. Basically like what Seibertron Himself said, Prime is far from being a little kids show. The overall atmospheric tone of that series is dark, gritty, and grim. It's a lot like how Beast Machines was to Beast Wars, being an uber-dark series following a very well-rounded series (Animated). I can't descibe it as best as Ryan just did, so I'll just say to refer to what he wrote.

3. Like others have stated, YOU DON'T HAVE TO WATCH THIS! Rescue Bots are for the preschool age range, while Prime is geeared towards the more mature audiences. Besides, you act as though this is the lowest that the Transformers franchise has sunk in terms of audience age appeal. Well, I'll have you know that there was another cartoon a LOT like this one out back in the early-to-mid 2000s based on the Playskool Go-Go-Go-Bots cartoon and it was fairly decent in its own right. Sure, it wasn't anything "epic" or "edgy", but it did what is was supposed to: appeal to pre-K youths. So, stop whining and let the kids have their fun.

Nico wrote:Hey remember when I made a joke about a really kiddy cartoon? Guess I was right. Also, we can kiss Prime goodbye now.

Hate to burst your bubble (or... mend it?), but Prime is here to stay. Hasbro's going in full force with it for the next decade or so. They've already got the third and fourth seasons in preproduction.

Rated X wrote:

I hate when a good punchline gets wasted because people lack a sense of humor. Let me clarify my opinion.

OK here's the deal:

In the 80's and 90's the bigger Transformers series were more complex meant for older kids not babies. Then in the 2000's we got the Unicron trilogy. It was a little bit more at a childs level then it's predecessors, but not meant for toddlers. Then we get the movie. Definitely not for toddlers. But then sombody decided to take the popularity of the movie and capitalize on the toddlers market and we get these:


1. Transformers Animated

2. Transformers Prime (basically Animated and movie combined)

3. Rescue Bots

Does anyone else see the downward trend in age groups these cartoons are being designed for ??? Or am I the only one not in denial ??? At this rate number 4 on the list is going to be at the level of Gumby or Sesame Street. In the toy lines they made Generations and RTS with us older collectors in mind. So where is our freakin cartoon ???

Would anyone else like to get a series on at least an adolescent level or am I asking the un-doable ???

Again, your complaining that hasbro (A toy company mind you)) is making a telivisions series aimed at young kids and not at adults or adolescents. Le me ask you a question. At what age did you get into TF? My guess is just like most of us, you were young. Maybe not 3-5 yrs, but a kid mind you.
Now there nothing wrong with wanting a a more "adult" cartoon i guess, (personally, i think TF: Prime suits the bill perfectly) but to shun this series that is based on a childeren toybecause it doesn't apeal to you as an adult is down right selfish! Kids always have, always should, and always will be the main focus for the TF franchise.

Segundus wrote:MAN! F___ those kids! Transformers are for adults! F___ those kids in their stupid a___s! Why can't we get some Transformers anime with a more adult theme? Why does there have to be stupid little kids in every cartoon?! Oh, look at me! I am 10 years old and helping the Autobots battle the Decepticons for the salvation of the universe! Weeeee! I can't vote, drive a car, or rent an R-Rated movie, but I can battle 30 foot tall evil killer robots with my 30 foot tall good killer robot friends! Weeeeee!

Seriously, enough of the little kid crap. I want Transformers comic book universe in anime form. GO GO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Oh and, F____ THOSE STUPID LITTLE KIDS!

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Hehe, it'd be funny if a little 5 year old kid was reading this thread and going "screw this guys, i'm going outside to play." Haha.

But yea, As a lot of you have iterated and re-iterated, I think Transformers Animated is the best TF show yet, even despite the wierd art style (which some may have come to love... maybe a lil myself... oh god... *bites teeth anxiously). But its true, I hope more of the animated sort of storytelling becomes more and more evident in TF: Prime, coz so far they've got some fantastic action scenes, and 80% decent story telling (compared to Animated so far), and wicked character development, makes me very hopeful for Prime.
And yea, Beast Machines was pretty awesome, I don't know why so many people dislike it, but hey, there are some really bad episodes towards the end, but the first five episodes are just amazing!

Oh, and as much as Segundus might have attacked, I do agree with the point he is making, and also hope for a full on adult Transformers show in the future. Thats right, I want it all.

I'm tickled amused by this. Heck, I just might buy the toys if I think they look good, or even watch the show if it's tolerable.
I just wish the Go-Bots that came out from the Playskool line had a better cartoon. I found their toys to be quite appealing though.

SlyTF1 wrote:

Noideaforaname wrote:Movies: GIVE ME YOUR FACE
Prime: 'major' character brutally murdered in first five minutes

Yeah, I can see why Hasbro would try a more kid friendly approach.
Actually, I really love this idea of venerating heroes that don't have to kill anyone. Saving the day needn't involve shooting anyone up.

YES IT DOES!

No, it really doesn't.

King Slick wrote:So we are finally seeing the Transformers version of Super Hero Squad Show? Oh boy! I am just such a tingle! I can't wait to see Megatron sound like Dr. Doom.

Well, we got to try to kill the franchise somehow.

Really? You-you really think this is going to 'kill' the franchise somehow? We endured the Dark Ages between G2 and Beast Wars, the Unicron Trilogy and Dreamwave imploding, but somehow a show for the younger set will kill the franchise.

T-Macksimus wrote:Ive got to admit that those who are complaining about this show already and trashing on it, these folks are incredibly articulate for 5 years olds.

It's not YOUR show so quit complaining about it like it IS your show or I'll come to your house, spank your whiny ass and stick you in time out until you learn to start behaving like big boys and can play well with others. Ungrateful spoiled brats!! You should be ashamed, embarrassed and made to eat boiled broccoli for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next week for behaving like that. You've got Prime, you've got the Movies and 25 freaking years worth of TF cartoons to back-track through. Stop dumping on the little childrens show.

You do not win one internet. You win TWO internets!

Rated X wrote:First, Rescue Rangers. Next Rescue Heroes. Now Rescue Bots. Somebody please rescue us from these kiddie cartoons.

If you don't want to watch it...

DON'T WATCH IT!!!

Sabrblade wrote:

Mektek Smoketreader wrote:Who are the bad guys gonna be? Or will there be none and the RescueBots will just drive around their little sector like Thomas the Tank Engine and see who needs help taking out the trash and saving kittens from trees every day?

If they import bad guys to end up generating the needs for rescue missions, the education on how to cause harm is there, and as such,then there's no point in stopping kiddies from watching Prime and therefore no point in this advertisement show.

It'll probably be like the Rescue Heroes cartoon was where the protagonists are a special ops rescue force designed to handle natural disasters and emergency responses.

If there are any bad guys, they may wind being portrayed as simply "misguided" indivdiuals who see the error of their ways by the end of each episode.


Optimus Prime,in TF:Prime, tried to convince the Decepticon flyer (I forget his name right now) to join the Autobots.How different is that to the above?

There's no point in stopping kiddies from watching Prime.The idea that it's too dark for them-I don't agree: they are people who will begin environmental awareness (and repair) training in Kindergarten at the latest.We grew up watching the Vietnam War on the news.We went to school being told "if there's going to me a Nuclear strike,then today is the day" and stood around in the schoolyard staring at the sky and wondering why the grown ups were saying the news is preaching propaganda to keep us afraid.They are growing up hearing about Japanese radiation leaks.We grew up watching a variety of TF vehicles,and modes,not a team that all did the same job.If we,the outdated models can handle the input,our kids,the new and improved models,can handle it as well.There is no point in stopping them from watching Prime.

Mektek Smoketreader wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Mektek Smoketreader wrote:Who are the bad guys gonna be? Or will there be none and the RescueBots will just drive around their little sector like Thomas the Tank Engine and see who needs help taking out the trash and saving kittens from trees every day?

If they import bad guys to end up generating the needs for rescue missions, the education on how to cause harm is there, and as such,then there's no point in stopping kiddies from watching Prime and therefore no point in this advertisement show.

It'll probably be like the Rescue Heroes cartoon was where the protagonists are a special ops rescue force designed to handle natural disasters and emergency responses.

If there are any bad guys, they may wind being portrayed as simply "misguided" indivdiuals who see the error of their ways by the end of each episode.

Optimus Prime,in TF:Prime, tried to convince the Decepticon flyer (I forget his name right now) to join the Autobots.How different is that to the above?

Go watch the Go-Go-Go-Bots cartoon and see what I mean by "misguided" as opposed to "evil".

Speaking of which, I previously mentioned how the episodes of said cartoon were taken down from YouTube. Well, I just went back and actually found them reuploaded under different video names.

Here is the opening, ending, and all four episode shorts for whoever it was that wanted to watch them.

This isnt a suprise to me considering that Prime is more darker in tone and geard towards the 12 & Teenagers.

So I expected them to make something kid friendly also they seem to be doing this more lately.

They are also supose to be doing the same with Star Wars making it kid friendly a new dorky animation style also.

I am up for this new Transformers series if it dosent suck I will give it ago I like new things in new directions.

Like I said I will give anything ago at least once if it sucks I know not to watch it anymore.

I say this wont be out until late 2011 or early 2012 Q1st be a morning kids show in thier morning lineup.

Things dont look good for Renegade it isnt going over as good as Prime is that is to bad I really like Renagde it is a really good show I like how it is connected to the movie but in a way it is its own deal.

I cant wait for Thundercats, Voltron and the new CGI Green Latern series.

Seems like everything is going CGI or Kiddy style these days Reboot was the 1st CGI cartoon ever made.

I hoping this show is better then Prime. that one sucks

Concept art and more toy images for this series (from TFW2005)








From left to right: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Chase the Police-Bot, Heatwave the Fire-Bot, Blades the Copter-Bot, and Boulder the Construction-Bot

Oh wow! I admit, I am very impressed. Those are very cool figures...I'm betting we're looking at an almost "Human Alliance" type of thing as each bot looks like they had a human assistant- dressed the same way I might add. That makes sense because- let's face it- delicate work may require smaller hands than the Bots have. Looking pretty good so far!

First-Aid wrote:Oh wow! I admit, I am very impressed. Those are very cool figures...I'm betting we're looking at an almost "Human Alliance" type of thing as each bot looks like they had a human assistant- dressed the same way I might add. That makes sense because- let's face it- delicate work may require smaller hands than the Bots have. Looking pretty good so far!

Pretty much correct on the whole Human Alliance angle. All six figures have human partners.

• Optimus Prime -- Chief Charlie Burns
• Bumblebee -- Axel Frazier
• Chase -- (name unknown)
• Heatwave -- Cody Burns
• Blades -- (name unknown)
• Boulder -- (name unknown)

And, of course, their furry friend, Sparkplug their helpful dog.

I'm sold on the D'awwww factor alone. The toys just sealed the deal. I can't wait for this stuff.

Wait. Why are people just now reacting to images of the toys? We saw some images of them back on Page 1.

And even if they weren't there originally when this topic was posted, Ryan did say that he put them up there for viewing.

I don't understand why all the hate for Transformers aiming for the kids. It is better that they have a kid cartoon than let them watch the movies or prime. As father of little kids they will love these. And it will give me something to watch with them that i like. But it is not maid for us so let the kids enjoy.

Okay, those toys are adorable.